Conclusion Meanings:
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Ware, Reginald vs Herzog, Steven, et al.
Case # 19CV03799,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 29, 2019, ended March 29, 2021
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 30, 2016, plaintiff was walking down the street when NYPD officer Steven Herzog and Sergeant Sean McCarren informed him that they were responding to a call about a fight. Plaintiff told the defendants that he was not involved in a fight and attempted to walk away, but one of the defendants grabbed plaintiff by his arm and fired a taser into his side. Plaintiff was then struck in the face and placed under arrest.